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Will Burundi's Tourism turn the Ttde?
Burundi, which describes itself as "The Heart of Africa", is generally bypassed by travellers to the region, with its more famous neighbours -- Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda -- taking the lion's share of East Africa's tourism pie.
Bedevilled by unending political and civil unrest since the country gained independence fro… read more
Congo Airways orders two E195-E2
This is in addition to their existing two aircraft order for the smaller E190-E2. The four aircraft deal has a total value of USD 272 million at current list prices. This new firm order will be included in Embraer’s 2020 fourth quarter backlog.
Desire Bantu, CEO of Congo Airways said: “We see an opportunity in our market and the c… read more
Chginese companby to build Tanzanian SGR
The contract was signed by Tanzanian foreign minister, Mr Palamagamba Kabudi, and his Chinese counterpart, Mr Wang Li, on January 6.
The north-south line will link the port of Mwanza on Lake Victoria to southern town of Isaka. The $US 1.32bn line will be funded by the Tanzanian government.
The line is part of… read more
Airlink keeps Southern Africa connected
Although South Africa’s land borders are closed till mid-February, Airlink continues to serve Southern Africa’s main commercial centres with its comprehensive flight schedule and air route network.
South Africa’s decision to close its 20 land borders for all but emergency and exceptional travel comes as countries across the r… read more
Tanzania inks $1.3bn railway deal with Chinese firms
Tanzania on Friday signed a $1.3-billion deal with two Chinese companies for building a section of a railway aimed at linking its main port to neighbouring countries.
President John Magufuli and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi oversaw the signing of the contract at an event broadcast live on state television.
The… read more
Where Will Uganda Airlines Fly Its New Airbus A330neo?
Having taken delivery of the first of its two brand new Airbus A330neos, we thought we would take a look at what routes Uganda Airlines plans to operate the aircraft on. Before the new A330neos arrival Uganda Airlines was limited to flying short-haul routes within Africa to places like Nairobi, Lusaka, and Dar es Salaam.
According to Plane… read more
Air France - Transit Visa Compulsory for Nigerians Travelling to UK From January 1
Air France - KLM has reintroduced airport transit visa (ATV) for citizens of certain countries, including those from Nigeria, travelling to the UK from January 1, 2021. An ATV is a document which grants access to a traveller to pass through the international zone of an airport, without entering the country's territory.
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Sky Mali makes Gao its 2nd domestic destination
Sky Mali inaugurated its Bamako - Gao route this last Thursday, December 24. This is its second domestic route after Kayes, served since the launch of operations in September.
The Malian private carrier has just received 1 Embraer ERJ-145, which is added to its Boeing 737-500. Three other planes are expect… read more
Democratic Republic of the Congo has now a National Tourism Strategy
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has launched its National Tourism Policy. The policy document was unveiled by President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi who chaired the opening of the International Tourism Fair in the capital, Kinshasa.
“Investment and the promotion of tourism in the DRC” is the theme chosen … read more
A Fresh Wind brings Excitement to the African Tourism Board
The African Tourism Board is ready to welcome the New Year with a fresh approach, new ideas, and new partnerships.
ATB is ready to go into the third phase of this two-year-old organization and to maintain its leadership on the African Continent and beyond. Project Hope is an important discussion bringing ministers of tourism and lea… read more
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